JOB SUMMARY
The Solid Dose Operator performs manufacturing activities within the Solid Dose area to produce quality products safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards. This position operates and monitors Solid Dose manufacturing equipment, completes required production documentation, and follows GMP requirements, SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Sets up, operates, monitors, and cleans Solid Dose manufacturing equipment according to established procedures and work instructions.
- Monitors manufacturing processes and makes routine equipment adjustments within established operating procedures. Sets up, operates, monitors, and cleans Solid Dose manufacturing equipment according to established procedures and work instructions.
- Prepares and verifies materials and equipment for production and performs required in-process quality checks.
- Completes batch records, equipment logs, and other required production documentation accurately and in accordance with GMP requirements.
- Monitors production processes, makes routine equipment adjustments, and performs basic troubleshooting within the scope of training.
- Recognizes and escalates equipment abnormalities, quality concerns, safety issues, and non-routine situations to the appropriate team lead or supervisor.
- Develops proficiency in Solid Dose processes and equipment through training and hands-on experience and becomes certified in assigned production processes.
- Maintains equipment and production areas according to established cleaning, sanitation, and safety requirements.
- Meets established production and performance expectations while participating in continuous improvement efforts.
- Works collaboratively with operators, team leads, Quality, and Maintenance to support production schedules and address issues affecting safety, quality, or production.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred. Experience in dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, food, or another regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Ability to follow GMP requirements, SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of Solid Dose manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to complete production documentation accurately and recognize when production, equipment, safety, or quality concerns require escalation.